Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Ward Administrator

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 3 Ward Administrator on Belvedere Ward. (15 hours a week Monday and Thursday).

Belvedere is a 14 bedded Older Person's Mental Health Inpatient ward specialising in providing care for those with dementia.

Main duties of the job

This role is interesting and varied, some of the main duties include:

  • Provide support to ward manager and nursing team
  • Supply orders
  • Uploading of patient records
  • Uploading to staff files
  • Producing packs for patients
  • Answering ward telephone and door
  • Greeting relatives

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Details

Date posted

07 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9369-24-0572

Job locations

Belvedere Ward, Franklyn Hospital

Franklyn Drive

Exeter

Devon

EX29HS


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Excellent organisational skills.
  • Ability to prioritise workload and adapt to change when required.
  • Previous experience of working within an administrative or secretarial team.
  • Experience of dealing with confidential and complex information.
  • Ability to take accurate formal and informal minutes.
  • Demonstrate good numeracy and literacy skills.
  • Understanding and respect of confidentiality in the workplace.

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in a Healthcare or Social Care administrative setting.

Qualifications

Essential

  • RSA 3 Word Processing or equivalent level of experience in practice.
  • Shorthand or Speedwriting.
  • NVQ Level 3 Business Administration.
  • GCSE English or equivalent.
  • Evidence of continuing professional and personal development.

Desirable

  • ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence).

Knowledge

Essential

  • Intermediate IT skills in Microsoft Office Packages, ie Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
  • Working knowledge of a range of administrative procedures including diary management and arranging appointments.
  • Experience or understanding of creating electronic records, electronic filing systems.
  • Electronic data base management.
  • Ability to manage diverse workload whilst dealing with frequent interruptions.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and to work under pressure.
  • Exceptional organisational skills and ability to prioritise.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to provide a high standard of secretarial support for meetings e.g. organising, booking venues and minute taking.
  • Knowledge of our business and how it supports patient care.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, in person, on the telephone or electronically.
  • Ability to take and convey clear messages.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Able to deal confidentially and tactfully with people at all levels.
  • Experience in dealing with people in distress in a calm and confident manner.
  • Ability to recognise when other communication aids may be needed.
  • Willingness to embrace new ways of working/changes.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Excellent organisational skills.
  • Ability to prioritise workload and adapt to change when required.
  • Previous experience of working within an administrative or secretarial team.
  • Experience of dealing with confidential and complex information.
  • Ability to take accurate formal and informal minutes.
  • Demonstrate good numeracy and literacy skills.
  • Understanding and respect of confidentiality in the workplace.

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in a Healthcare or Social Care administrative setting.

Qualifications

Essential

  • RSA 3 Word Processing or equivalent level of experience in practice.
  • Shorthand or Speedwriting.
  • NVQ Level 3 Business Administration.
  • GCSE English or equivalent.
  • Evidence of continuing professional and personal development.

Desirable

  • ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence).

Knowledge

Essential

  • Intermediate IT skills in Microsoft Office Packages, ie Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
  • Working knowledge of a range of administrative procedures including diary management and arranging appointments.
  • Experience or understanding of creating electronic records, electronic filing systems.
  • Electronic data base management.
  • Ability to manage diverse workload whilst dealing with frequent interruptions.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and to work under pressure.
  • Exceptional organisational skills and ability to prioritise.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to provide a high standard of secretarial support for meetings e.g. organising, booking venues and minute taking.
  • Knowledge of our business and how it supports patient care.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, in person, on the telephone or electronically.
  • Ability to take and convey clear messages.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Able to deal confidentially and tactfully with people at all levels.
  • Experience in dealing with people in distress in a calm and confident manner.
  • Ability to recognise when other communication aids may be needed.
  • Willingness to embrace new ways of working/changes.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Belvedere Ward, Franklyn Hospital

Franklyn Drive

Exeter

Devon

EX29HS


Employer's website

https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Belvedere Ward, Franklyn Hospital

Franklyn Drive

Exeter

Devon

EX29HS


Employer's website

https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Ward Administrator

Aaron Barber

aaron.barber@nhs.net

01392674315

Details

Date posted

07 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9369-24-0572

Job locations

Belvedere Ward, Franklyn Hospital

Franklyn Drive

Exeter

Devon

EX29HS


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